Is Lee Mack the BEST & WORST Countdown Player EVER?! | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Lee Pt. 1

[@Channel4Entertainment]

Let's settle this, is Lee the BEST or the WORST player ever?? Watch the series here: bit.ly/2vQu7Rm

[@kellie5476]

He's very quick and witty so I suppose he could be up there with the best.

[@paulvander120]

I’m going to say he’s the best in hopes that Jon Richardson sees this and gets so upset that he has to go scrub something

[@booradley8895]

He has had two 9 letter words so that's hard to beat

[@alexion2001]

Best ever

[@MichielVanKets]

best! he's hilarious, he gives a shit about the game itself

[@ilovelimpfries]

Victoria Mitchell hits the nail on the head. He's really smart and good at hiding it.

[@MichaelM28]

HE???

[@JaaaackP]

I love Victoria Mitchell so much, she is a gem

[@sethw1697]

Michael McGrath lee mack

[@paparoachluver4eva]

@@MichaelM28 Yes Lee Mack is male, what's your point?

[@30goals]

Dunno why bit I found it really cute they were no the same team. David's wife and Lee lol, I kind of wanted to see more interaction, its interesting.

[@251TheMechanizedSingfantry]

A genuinely clever bloke with one of the fastest wits around

[@ryandeketenor932]

The number one on spot comic ever

[@CyberEJ]

Steve M there was one episode where Jimmy said something pretty deadly and lee turned it on its head with a super fast, super savage one liner

[@flyawaytodie]

Constantly pulls out some of the quickest comebacks on Would I Lie To You.

[@GoWithTh3Flow]

Honestly I think he has the absolute fastest.

[@cezarsoba]

God knows he's hiding it well 😂😂

[@SnoodyMcFlude]

"I always wanted 3 kids, but now we've got two, I only want one" is such a great gag. Nothing groundbreaking or edgy, just simple and effective.

[@averywilson6143]

yeah love the joke, one of his stand up jokes actually that i had seen, so laughed extra hard when he just popped it in off-hand

[@Rodrigo-me6nq]

This is not that unique . Jimmy carr had a similar joke in one of his dvd recordings: the only time I wanted to have sex twice was before I had sex once

[@NattyNickDxB]

Great thing about youtube is people replying to a comment years later

[@CATKYBNM]

he wrote this joke over 10 years before this episode aired.

[@Rodrigo-me6nq]

@TheSportsGuru Yes it is

[@paulvander120]

The best thing about the steadings bit is Lee continuing to decimate Jon during the banter afterwards

[@cole003f]

and watching jon get more and more wound up

[@oH_._]

(could be wrong) "I'M FUCKING FINE MATE" - Jon Richardson

[@tomkenning5482]

'can we just do the fucking conundrum' 'yeah let's do the conundrum', I'm quite good with the 9 letter ones'

[@neotono5536]

Jon is a sore loser so he's an easy target.

[@olimakiella]

What I love the most is he refuses to give the definition of it, but then uses it correctly in a sentence almost immediately.

[@_Moonlit_]

The genuine look of shock on Sean’s face at 9:08 😂

[@redstar3397]

Lee Mack IS very smart but good at hiding it

[@carsonlai6365]

He hides it well cos he's smart

[@redstar3397]

Carson Lai exactly

[@vaw796]

He's a very sharp witted man and he can't hide that on Would I lie to you? at times.

[@Lynxchillin08]

How do you know he's smart if he hides it that well ?

[@RenegadeShepTheSpacer]

@@Lynxchillin08 Because when it comes out on occasion, it's impossible to ignore.

[@sadz8615]

The 9 letter moments are definitely the best. Everyone’s reactions are priceless loooool.

[@davidhill2020]

If you slow it down, you can see exactly when Susie's orgasm kicks in.

[@Genesisrequiem]

Lee Mack has an amazingly quick mind, plays it off well by being so down to earth too.

[@laughingatyou2418]

I watch a lot of British Comics and I think Lee Mack has one of the quickest wits worldwide. Wish more Americans were aware of him.

[@stefdevilliers3840]

American here. Couldn't agree more.

[@paulsmith3128]

Worldwide?? You how people are on earth?? 🤣🤣😂🤣

[@Jeric-gq7pr]

I wish more people have seen the video of Lee Macks quick wit

[@walf6922]

Is being recognised by the Americans equivalent to reaching the finish line of success? Hell NO.

[@fryliver4953]

@@walf6922 perhaps for lee's bank account it would be

[@Bane391]

You could see the fear in Jimmy's face when Lee shouted "PONTINS" at 2:05.

[@kenneth7671]

LOL

[@lyodortolstoyevski4350]

Super under--rated is Alex's deadpan delivery of "there's a ten, actually." The way he says it, you almost believe him.

[@LiteDisc]

Susie just going with it

[@nanthakishoreselvaraj894]

Completely agree

[@qwertyTRiG]

Alex is extraordinarily good at deadpan.

[@mattsmith457]

there actually is a t e and an n in reuniting so he's serious

[@MichaelM28]

"the bloke from lego wants his head back"

[@cov9290]

That was my favourite

[@BertytheSnowman]

Can't believe this video left out the fact that he actually won the round with "ben"!

[@NUTTY-nw4ed]

Its a name though right?

[@BertytheSnowman]

@@NUTTY-nw4ed it's a Scottish word for a mountain

[@NUTTY-nw4ed]

@@BertytheSnowman Oh nice, cheers.

[@Empedocles449]

@@BertytheSnowman So. . . not an English word,then???

[@GeorgeScott11]

@@Empedocles449 don't be petty. It's in the dictionary. It's a word.

[@DannyBReviews]

I've seen that Steadings clip more times than I've seen my family this year.

[@ellarose6105]

Jon's face was so flipping adorable when Lee got 'steadings' 😅😅

[@JT-93]

The way Jimmy jumps when Lee yells PONTINS!

[@GalacticAstroparticles]

I like how at 4:11 he proves her point with a quick witty comment perfectly timed!

[@TheTradge]

Am I the only one who genuinely laughed out loud at Lee's response to Suzie saying "what does it mean?" at 4:57? XD

[@killadog84]

when jon gives you a genuine, sincere handshake, you know you done good

[@Tkieron]

I've never realized how many times Victoria and Lee have been teamed up. For those who don't know, David and Lee and genuine good friends. Families over for dinner etc. So Victoria and Lee are friends in life outside TV.

[@aralnoza]

Yes. I love that fact very much.

[@manavsridharan3811]

4:21 Everybody gangsta till Lee Mack gets a 9 letter word

[@QixTheDS]

Twice

[@templarknight5557]

How can you not like Lee Mack. One of the most underrated comedians on this Island and its a shame we don't see more of him doing stand up on TV. Getting sick of seeing Mickey Flannigan pretending to be working class ( I was in his class at school ) on the box.

[@DarkParagon]

Was he particularly cruel and/or a bully at school? If not then his persona as a comedian shouldn't bother you. Also if he wasn't a bully and/or cruel then your comment is. Edit: Not trying to presume but I never judged people from my school for their success, unless they were the type of bully loser who deserved to fail and flip burgers.

[@tawnyowl1764]

DarkParagon I think the point was that he is 'pretending to be working class', but they know he isn’t particularly (having gone to school with him).

[@reginaldcrapo132]

@@tawnyowl1764 Well, why can't they spell his name, then? *"Micky Flanagan"

[@tawnyowl1764]

Et Tu I’m not convinced that poor spelling undermines their entire argument but okay then, sure, you do you.

[@reginaldcrapo132]

@@tawnyowl1764 I am pretty sure if I went to school with a huge star like Micky Flanagan, I would remember how to spell his name.

[@tomimpala]

7:40 For anyone wondering 25 + 2 + 2 = 29 29 * 10 = 290 290 + 50 + 9 = 349

[@h-m00212]

I got it a different way : (50+25+10)*(2+2)+9

[@Lucaazade]

(50/10 + 9) * 25 - (2/2) 🤪

[@anthonyd.8067]

25*9=225 50+10+2=62 2*62=124 124+225=349

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

"I'M FUCKING FINE ABOUT IT!!!" I love Jon Richardsons' anger at Lee Mack for getting a nine letter word.

[@brianfinch3616]

Imagine the crowd doing a standing ovation on normal daytime countdown when someone gets a 9 😂😂😂

[@diarmuidgillen8575]

8:59 David Mitchell in the front row

[@sfoster.23]

They love eachother really

[@davidec.4021]

That’s amazingly well spotted

[@RohexMoneyjivan]

Looks like him but pretty sure it's not David Mitchell

[@mockturtlesuppe]

​@@RohexMoneyjivan Was going to say the same thing. There's no way, but there's a resemblance - at least from the shadowy view we get.

[@andracatheduckking257]

Mijacogeo definitely looks like him, 9:01 is a better timestamp to see him

[@codycunnington7855]

Lee genuinely scared Jimmy at 2:06 😂

[@brianfinch3616]

Lee Mack is the guy you want at work on brew time that just makes your dinner hour hilarious and comes out with the fastest witty remarks 😂

[@yunoyuluvit]

I applaud Rachel for that yellow dress

[@chrisneedham5803]

She's found your weak spot

[@danielwilson5102]

Pretty sure she could give a corpse a boner with that dress on....

[@chrisneedham5803]

@Gaj ......had a look at 6.28 you have gone for the chic party look (with a hint of adventure)

Yah, she's very pretty.

[@booradley8895]

Yep I bet that's what you are using your hands for

[@eavanwalsh8206]

Love the banter between Lee and Victoria 🤣

[@OfficialFingazMC]

I think WILTY proves how clever and quick witted he is.

[@TheTroystreet]

The way he destroys John after getting the 9 letter word is amazing

[@dudesayingthings]

Lee Mack is amazing. A genuinely clever, quick witted man.

[@averywilson6143]

"there was a 10 actually" hahahahhahha we love alex horne

[@hotdogman9773]

Lee Mack has the exact same characteristics and mannerisms as a muppet and I love it

[@tommybarrett7975]

There’s a 10 actually. 😂😂

[@OriginalPiMan]

T-E-N Ten.

[@mikeparry7012]

Rachel Riley?

[@vlada1582]

Victoria: Lee is the smartest person on TV David: Am I a joke to you

[@radihaydos95]

she said one of meaning other people can be as smart

[@CgGoil]

Vlada , properbly one of the reasons those two are so good friends. They are both really intelligent people.

[@Oakeedokee7]

I'd add Dara O'Briain to that list as well to be honest

[@TheYeetusLord]

@@Oakeedokee7 and the mighty Aoyade

[@benzenefire]

@@radihaydos95 that was a very David Mitchell answer

[@cobrasys]

Even his facial expression changes when he drops the dumb act. Look at his face in most of these clips (especially when he says the bit about the first time he had sex, and says "I can't believe it") and his face when Jimmy asks for his 9-letter word, and he says "steadings". You can *see* him drop the act and just be himself for a second. Same thing with "reuniting" -- the moment he says it, his expression is completely different. Brilliant.

[@DaveHogg]

If I ever got to choose the lineup for an episode, I'd have Lee and Victoria against Jon and David Mitchell. Four smart, funny players and we'd get to find out who is the best Countdown player in the Mitchell household.

[@dudesayingthings]

Just for that episode, I'd change the rules so that the captains play each other and the teammates play each other in the individual rounds 😂

[@zyaicob]

"Monkey's a word, innit" His comedy involves saying things that are so wrong yet this is so right

[@craigjohnson2301]

Steadings: plural noun A farm and its buildings e.g a farmstead most commonly used in rural parts of northern England and Scotland

[@Most0riginalUsername]

3:35 was that maybe the "is anyone here from Kent?" one?

[@sfoster.23]

9:00 David Mitchell came to support him 😄

[@haythemabidi1860]

Well spotted ma’am, well spotted!!!

[@Pusher97]

Every other week STEADINGS just pops into my head out of the blue.

[@JoelCarli]

Came here for the obnoxious clickbait, stayed for Lee's unbelievable wit

[@JiFan]

I came for Rachel, actually... ;)

[@EpicAwesomesauce]

Can't wait to see Lee Mack's Taskmaster attempt!

[@kellie5476]

Yeah, that would be my advice on parenting too..... RUN!! 😄

[@ellejay5024]

2:07 Jimmy genuinely jumped when Lee yelled

[@hamsta38]

Best etopian reglazer reunites the window with the window frame

[@ahuman8363]

Hamish McClelland Best reply

[@ProducedByRIFT]

hamish gets deported and reunites with the bomb squad

[@Branflakes1503]

On his steadings

[@lonewolf1868]

Not going to lie, when lee got reuniting, the only thing I could think of was, that's an amazing dress.

[@amynguyen985]

For some reason, “I’ve got 9...” is the most hilarious quote of the whole video for me.

[@atrumluminarium]

Lee IS very smart (definitely a contender for the smartest on TV) but I don't think he hides it very well. The fact that he replies so fast with unbelievably witty lines all the time is a testament to how freakishly good his problem-solving and linguistic skills are. Deep down I'm sure even his peers are impressed and they probably just pick on him because they know his witty reaction will bring a big sense of irony to the situation

[@JC-km5xw]

Haha I was just thinking that, who were these people who thought he was an idiot

[@Sab.86]

PONTINS!!!!!!!!! 😂

[@TheYeetusLord]

when he shouts like that I just remember that bit on WILTY where he goes "there's NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO UNIVERSITY!!!!!!!!"

[@budle89]

My God! Victoria's very beautiful! That smile!!! Huge crush on Lee Mack with beard. But Victoria!! Whooaa......

[@Snookbone]

What's even more impressive than the "Steadings" clip is that it appeared halfway through one of these compilations rather than at the end

[@lalalalalala7079]

Lee Mack is a legend.

[@shmookins]

6:22 What awesome friends do.

[@mrwriter86]

Lee Mack and Sean Lock are comedy legends. But let’s not forget Alex Horne, another comedy legend in his own right!

[@CalamityM]

Who?

[@mrwriter86]

SardonicSpirals You can see him at @9:49 although I’m sure he appears elsewhere. ‘Alex Horne and the Horne Section’.

[@singenstattatmen5096]

I've recently started watching Taskmaster, so when I saw him pop up here for a second my mind immediately went "It's little Alex Horne!" in a high pitched Greg Davies imitation.

[@singenstattatmen5096]

@Elite Mangudai Yeah I'm aware. ^^

[@budle89]

Alex Horne? A comedy legend? He has a successful and funny show. But his comedic contribution is nowhere near Sean Locke & Lee Mack.

[@christyburdett9125]

Lee Mack is genuinely the funniest quick witted man Ever

[@mshirin1]

whats your insta?

[@grf15]

Lee is one of my favorites but this format isn't where he shines the brightest. Would I Lie to You with David Mitchell and certain guests is hilarious. Here, everyone is shocked when he actually succeeds. Boo!

[@Kornchipzzz]

Sarah is such a sweetheart in every clip I see 🥺

[@lukeohara4934]

I met Lee Mack and I got to be in Not Going Out. I’ll never forget it.

[@erinyoulater]

My favourite comedian

[@Yulooking2]

4:25 rhod gilberts face :')

[@OverWims]

6:09 quick comeback from lee there

[@franklinnartz1381]

That lucky penis joke all the way at the end will always be one of my favourites.

1:16 Had Jimmy answered with "Doesn't look like anything to me", he would immediately rocket to the No.1 spot of my all time fav comedians. Alas...

[@Outland9000]

2:04 *_"PONTINS!!!!"_* 🤣

[@ashwinram8511]

"the block from lego wants his head back"

[@vinaypatel4084]

I like how Susie just nods at the end when Alex says there's a 10

[@danielle8967]

jimmy proper jumped at “PONTINS”

[@jkbdk6723]

Love the english humor. Sean Lock and Lee Mack are the best.

[@allenjenkins06]

"And Lee?" "I REMEMBER..." Amazing.

[@merciasafetyservices6992]

Lee Mack has the quickest wit of all UK comedians - devilishly intelligent

[@KWHCoaster]

Love Jonathan's flying squirrel jacket!!

[@s.t2627]

lets be honest lee Mack is great.. but damn from 8:39 to 9:30 Rachel Riley in the yellow dress is breathtaking!

[@donaldcampbell3043]

The look on Sean's face, better than the look on Jons

[@merlinsclaw]

"PONTINS!!"

[@stephenbowden9084]

lee is genuinely the quickest witted person in the world

[@EzraDair]

Lee Mack is the best British panelist period.

[@nbbim2012]

The only answer is YES

[@Dannysince1985]

@3:33 refer to the Graham Norton show clip with Lee Martin clunes and John cleese for one of the funniest clips ever.

[@finding_aether]

When the wife of David Mitchell says you are smart...

[@tomkenning5482]

She's not just the wife of David Mitchell, she's smart in her own right

[@onnapnewo]

When the host of Only Connect says you are smart…

[@regularfit4338]

Let’s face it. This is not only better than countdown but also better than 8 out of 10 cats

[@nirmalsuki]

I'd give anything to see a conversation between Lee Mack and Groucho Marx...

[@milo2324]

"Steadings" Well done Lee! I always believed in you!!!

[@giovannitrejo3518]

Love how Jon and Sean are both ticked that got 9 letter word against

[@SceneArtisan]

Channel 4,. you could have played: "Steadings",. on a rapid loop at the end,. :P

[@wajihbec1087]

*GASP!*

[@zyaicob]

They listened to your comment lol

[@dougthemoleman]

Lee Mack is incredibly clever and quick.

[@patrickmike2524]

@3:33. He tells that story on Graham Norton 🤣🤣

[@chriskasatka2095]

Lee Mack is one of the greatest British comedians

[@hyperspacejester7377]

Lee Mack is one of the greatest -British- comedians

[@happytoday333]

I actually believed that parenting would be over at 20 yrs, I wish. 😅

[@csgollum]

STEADINGS is still my favourite. I wouldn't say I was surprised (Lee is quite smart and quick-witted), but I was shocked, just like Jon.

[@highestsettings]

Thing is Lee Mack is obviously really clever, he just puts on an act of being stupid to be funny. He's so unbelievably quick witted and sharp on Would I Lie To You, and on this.

[@LifeRunner4000]

"lee used to work at butlins, an o-" *P* *O* *N* *T* *I* *N* *S*

[@TakerKaneanite619]

Lee "Steadings" Mack

[@kishanthakar8715]

Let's be honest this isn't the first time your watching this clip

[@mollinol4219]

Sean's face at 9:08 hahahaha

[@SirGingerOfKnight]

You must have more than enough material for a Victoria Coren Mitchell compilation?